We were thrilled when Liana wrote us this message on the Story of the House: “I would love to tell you about our home decorating project, which we partly handcrafted together, me and my boyfriend.” Just by seeing the first photograph, we were captivated. Here's a bold, surprising, colorful design, realized with a lot of heart and passion.
Open GalleryIf you expect a typical interior design, get ready for a surprise. The 52 square meter apartment overflows with originality, being a snippet of Liana and Sorin’s personalities, two beautiful and creative people.
Every object in this home has a story and each was carefully chosen to compose an original style, with retro influences while maintaining a contemporary feel at the same time.
Liana studied Art History and loves looking for bargains. In fact, she even created an entire project on this subject called Aveti si pe roz. And when it came to decorating her own home, she followed the same line, always trying to combine functionality with aesthetics.
Following the decor step by step in each room, we discover true treasures forgotten by time through antique shops or antique stores which the two have given a new life in their fairytale house. An important aspect is that the apartment's design cost 4000 euros, taking into account the objects and furniture purchased, including the labor of the craftsmen.
The living area includes the living room and kitchen – two emblematic spaces for this design united in an open space layout. We find ourselves in a space like a journey back to the 1950s when Charles Eames created the iconic chair that would decorate thousands of homes for decades or vintage refrigerators specific to the same period.
Because she couldn't find a sofa that was "both beautiful and uncommon, comfortable and at a decent price," Liana decided not to buy a sofa at all. At least for now. So she opted for 2 chairs: we're talking about an original Eames, yellow, which she bought for 400 euros, and a metal chair from Retroactiv. The design oscillates between her style and his.
The delicate and bright yellow of the armchair versus the metallic, masculine feel of the wardrobe intertwine harmoniously in the decor. And speaking of the wardrobe, Liana confesses that it took a long journey to reach their home: “We were going to a christening in Sibiu, but we made a detour to Brasov, knowing there was a flea market there.
And there we found the metal wardrobe which we transported with us all the way to Sibiu and then to Bucharest in a not very spacious car.” In the same industrial vein is the coffee table, a military chest from the Kaki store, to which they attached some wheels for easier maneuvering.
The decor is animated by a red fiset-type wardrobe and an old map that integrates perfectly into this original decor. We also noticed the old radio (which still works), belonging to Sorin.
The kitchen is by far our favorite. In the same retro notes, this space reminds us of childhood times through the accessories that define this area. One such example are the letters on the wall (which come from an old building).
